That’s pretty much what I’ve noticed too. Shingles look great at first, but after a couple of years—especially if you get heavy snow or wind—they star...

Honestly, after I added the metal edging, I did notice less water pooling near the edges, especially after heavy rain. The attic still gets stuffy, th...

That’s funny, I actually learned about Tamko’s chicken coop beginnings during my first week on the job. Makes you realize how much the industry’s chan...

I’ve been burned by the “marine grade” label too—turns out it’s not magic. What’s worked for me is a three-step routine: rinse everything down after s...

I get what you're saying about specifics being important, but honestly, I've seen some great contractors who just aren't paperwork people. One roofer ...

Yeah, 30 days sounds pretty reasonable—it gives homeowners enough time to weigh their options without leaving contractors hanging too much. I've notic...

Haha, totally feel your pain on this one. I've tackled a few gadgets lately that promised "easy DIY installation," and halfway through I'm thinking, "...

Had something similar happen on my parents' place a couple years back. They went with these high-end shingles rated for some crazy wind speeds, so we ...

Totally agree moisture meters can be tricky depending on what you're checking. One thing I've found helpful is doing regular attic checks right after ...

You're definitely on the right track with flashing under the ridge vent—sealants are tempting, but like you said, they're usually just a temporary pat...

Sounds like you're on the right track with the polyiso boards—I've seen a lot of roofers use them exactly as you described. Spray foam can be great to...

Good call on the roller—I learned that trick the hard way. Another thing I've found helpful is warming up the tape slightly with a heat gun or hairdry...

I did something similar last fall, and so far the aluminum mesh has been solid through some pretty nasty storms. One tip I'd add is to slightly overla...